| Arrival & transfer
tot a hotel in Negambo or Waikkala.
NEGAMBO
Bustling Negambo town is a historically interesting place strongly
influenced by the Catholic Church. The narrow strip of land between
the lagoon & the sea and the many cannals make for a good exploring.
The Dutch captured the town from the Portuguese in 1640, lost it
again in the same year, then captured it again in 1644. The British
then took it from them in 1796 without a struggle. Negambo was one
of the most important sources of cinnamon during the Dutch era,
and there are still reminders of the European days.
WAIKKALA
Waikkala is located in the Puttalam District, which falls into the
dry zone category. Waikkala is in the midst of marine, coastal,
estuarine, mangroves, marshland and man made habitat systems. All
of these have contributed to the avifaunal diversity visible in
the immediate surrounding. Much of the avifauna is characteristically
wetland. More than 60 species of birds can be observed here.
Explore flora & fauna including 50 to 60 varieties of birds,
many brackish water fishes, shrimps, crabs, molasses etc. Rare and
only palm, which grows in water Nypa Fruticans “Gin Pol”, will be
an interesting highlight here.
SCHEDULE
• Arrival and transfer to a hotel in Waikkala or Negambo.
• At leisure after a long flight.
• Night dinner & stay at Negombo / Waikkala. Value – Sunset
Beach or similar / Standard – Ranweli Holiday Village or similar
/ Deluxe – “The Beach” or similar.
| Day 2 - Colombo - Kitulgala (FB) |
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| Proceed to Kitulgala from Colombo. |
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| DAMBULLA,
an ancient city, is known for its beautiful Cave temples and
a huge Buddha statue. The history of the 5 caves containing
over 150 images of Buddha goes back to 1st century BC when king
Valagambahu took refuge here. This place is worth visiting not
only for the cave temple, but also for the beautiful view over
the countryside you can get from the hill.
The ancient city of SIGIRIYA
was designated a cultural World Heritage Site in 1982. It
is also proposed that the site should be named the eighth
wonder of the world, indicating it is in the same league as
other international wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Ancient
Pyramids. Translated as ‘Lion Rock’ into English, the name
of the monument indicates the way in which visitors used to
begin their final ascent to the top – through the open jaws
and throat (‘giriya’) of a lion (‘sinha’). Unfortunately,
the only remains of this lion figure are the gigantic paws,
sculpted into the side of the rock. The topography of the
area is flat except for the massive rock outcrop of the fortress
itself (which rises an incredible 600 ft up from the green
scrub jungle). The unusual rock is particularly interesting
due to its flat top (nearly an acre in size), that was used
in its entirety to build King Kasyapa’s fortress complex,
still evident by the presence of the extensive ruins.
SCHEDULE
• After breakfast leaving to Sigirya with a visit to Dambulla
Cave Tmple.
• Lunch at a hotel in Dambulla.
• Climb the Sigiriya Rock in the afternoon.
• Dinner & night stay over at Sigiriya. Value – Sigiriya
Rest House or similar / Standard – Sigiriya Hotel or similar
/ Deluxe – Sigiriya village or similar. |
| Day 3 - Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
– Habarana - Sigiriya (FB) |
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Leaving
the hotel for a sight visit & an elephant ride.
POLONNARUWA
At nearly 1000 years old, POLONNARUWA
is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capital cities (and part of
the famous ‘Cultural Triangle’). Although King Vijayabahu
1 was the first to claim the city as his capital, it was
King Parakramabahu who made it what it is today, with its
massive buildings, ornate parks and the ‘pièce de resistance’
– a 2500 hectare tank called ‘Parakrama Samudra’ (‘Sea of
Parakrama’). The city itself is divided into new and old
town with the impressively preserved ruins split into five
main areas, including ‘The Quadrangle’ (ace ‘Terrace of
the Tooth Relic’), the Northern City group and the Rest
House group (with the royal palace ruins of ‘Nissanka Malla’).
Due to its reasonably compact layout, the ruins can be easily
explored on foot, and with the surrounding area’s flat well
maintained roads, you can leave the car behind and jump
on a bicycle to get around!
ELEPHANT SAFARI AT HABARANA
You will get to spend a few hours with a tamed Elephant
riding through the forest in Habarana. Where you will have
ample opportunities to take photographs of birds, animals,
reptiles etc.
SCHEDULE
• After breakfast leaving to Polonnaruwa to visit the ruins.
• Lunch at a hotel or restaurant in Polonnaruwa.
• After lunch & leaving to Habarana for an Elephant
Ride.
• Back to Sigiriya.
• Dinner & night stay over at Sigiriya. Value – Sigiriya
Rest House or similar / Standard – Sigiriya Hotel or similar
/ Deluxe – Sigiriya village or similar.
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| Day 4 - Sigiriya - Kandy (FB) |
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| Leaving
to Kandy in the morning.
KANDY was the last
stronghold of the Buddhist political power against colonial
powers. It is also the home of the Temple of the Tooth relic.
Its architectural monuments date mainly from the 19th century,
when Vikrama Rajashinha went on a building spree, the cost
of which hastened the downfall and eventual surrender to the
British forces.
PINAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
Visiting the Pinnawela elephant orphanage set up by Department
of National Zoological gardens. This orphanage was established
to feed, nurse and house young elephants found abandon by
their mothers.
DALADA MALIGAWA
The Temple of the Tooth or Dalada Malgawa dates from the 16th
century, though most of the present buildings were built in
the 19th century. Entering the shrine over a moonstone step,
you pass a stone depicting the Indian goddess Lakshmi and
a wall with frescoes illustrating the Buddhist conception
of hell. The upper stories house the relic of the tooth, caged
behind the gilded iron bars. Behind the tooth relic sanctuary
is a hall with a number of golden Buddha statues and modern
paintings, showing Buddha’s life and the arrival of Buddhism
in the land. We end our tour just before the evening drumming
begins, which precedes the ceremonious opening of the window
for the public viewing of the casket with the tooth.
SCHEDULE
• After breakfast, leaving to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
closer to Kandy.
• Lunch at a hotel or restaurant in Pinnawala.
• Then proceed to Kandy for a city tour in the evening.
• Dinner & night stay in Kandy. Value – Gem Inn or similar
/ Standard – Suisse Hotel or similar / Deluxe – Earls Regency
or similar. |
| Day 5 - Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (FB) |
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Leaving
to Nuwara Eliya in a vehicle.
NUWARA ELIYA has
a cool sparkling climate with the temperature changing around
13degC this is an exquisite and healthy city famous for
its wide range in flowers. With buildings of English architecture
everywhere in the city, it is affectionately called little
England. The Victoria Park in the center of Nuwara Eliya,
the highest town in Sri Lanka. Yellow-eared Bulbul, Blackbird,
in winter Pied Thrush and Kashmir Flycatcher are very common.
SCHEDULE
• Finishing breakfast, leaving to Nuwara Eliya.
• Lunch at a hotel or restaurant in Nuwara Eliya.
• Evening city tour.
• Dinner & night stay in Nuwara Eliya. Value – The Rock
or similar / Standard – Grand Hotel or similar / Deluxe
– Tea Factory Hotel or similar.
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| Day 6 - Nuwara Eliya – Horton
Plains – Bamabarakanda - Belihuloya (FB) |
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Leaving
to Horton Plains in a vehicle.
Nature walk in HORTON
PLAINS NATURE RESERVE, which is approximately 10,000
Hectares in extent, is haunted by Elk, Deer, Giant Squirrel,
Wild Boar, Wild Hare , Porcupine, and a variety of Migratory
birds, unique to this region. According to a recent count
there are 16 Leopards in Horton Plains. If you are very
lucky you may get a glimpse of a Leopard during your sojourn
in the Horton Plains.
SATAN’S STEPS TRAIL STARTING
FROM THE HORTON PLAINS ENTRANCE.
You have two options where you
can travel in the vehicle for about 6 km up to “Udaweriya”
estate junction & then start trekking or start the trek
from the gate entrance itself. Distance to the Bambarakanda
Falls from the junction is 14km. Along this trail
you will cover Kingslyn estate, West Haputale estate then
Bambarakanda Falls. From the falls you can either trek for
another 6km & get in to your vehicle at
Kalupahana to be driven to River Garden or get in
to the vehicle near the falls itself.
BAMBARAKANDA FALLS
Within a majestic basin-shaped valley bordered by huge steep
rocks and dark green forests of pines and tropic trees the
highest waterfall of Sri Lanka [240.8m] plunges with two
silver ropes over a vertical dark grey wall from the green
saddle between Mt.Welihena and Mt. Bambaragala into a deep
pool only 500m walking distance from the trail.
SCHEDULE
• After an early breakfast or packed breakfast leaving to
Horton in a vehicle.
• Arrival at the Horton Plains around 7.00am.
• Trekking inside the park. Total distance of trekking in
side the park would be 6km.[ Graded as a soft trail]
• Lunch at a suitable location.
• Satan’s Steps & Bambarakanda trail starting from the
Horton Plains Entrance.
• Night dinner & stay at Belihuloya. Value – Camping
/ Standard – Cottages or similar / Deluxe – Eco Lodge or
similar.
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| Day 7 - Belihuloya – Kinchigune
– Samanalawawa – Belihuloya (FB) |
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| After breakfast,
activities from Belihuloya to Kinchigune & back.
CYCLING TO KINCHIGUNE VILLAGE
First section of your trail leads through a typical Sri Lankan
village passing paddy fields, village houses, Home Gardens,
canals etc. Then you will be falling on to a more difficult
terrain and dirt tracks. At certain places you might have
to carry your cycle also.
You will cross the Belihuloya Stream to get to our Eco Lodge
– “Kinchigune”.
CANOEING IN SAMANALAWEWA RESERVOIR
The still calm waters of the Samanalawewa reservoir are perfect
for canoeing. Whether you want to take your time and go for
a leisurely paddle for a couple of hours, perhaps venturing
out to the mouth of the Belihuloya River or spend an entire
day exploring the perimeter of the reservoir, you are sure
to have an unforgettable experience. The Samanalawewa reservoir
is named after the Sinhalese word ‘samanala’, meaning ‘butterfly’,
hinting not only at the terrific number of butterflies in
the area but also the actual shape of the reservoir. The word
‘wewa’ literally means ‘ tank’ (another term often used to
describe reservoirs). The surrounding mountains add to the
idyllic setting of the reservoir. All groups will be supplied
with an experienced guide and modern life jackets, and a proper
orientation will be offered for those who are new to canoeing.
SCHEDULE
• After breakfast, cycling to Kinchigune Village
• Lunch at the Eco Lodge.
• Canoeing at the Samanalawewa reservoir
• Night dinner & stay at Belihuloya. Value – Camping /
Standard – Cottages or similar / Deluxe – Eco Lodge or similar.
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| Day 8 - Belihuloya – Kitulgala
(FB) |
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Leaving
to Kitulgala early in the morning.
WHITE WATER RAFTING IN
KITULGALA.
This thrilling adventure on the white water sections of Kelani
River is suitable for amateurs as well as professionals alike.
During the run you will experience the thrill of shooting
rapids and euphoria of making it through. The river’s clear
water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve
and tumbles through a rocky gorge just above Kithulgala.
BELILENA CAVE which
is situated 2000 feet above sea level in scenic surroundings
.The excavations have helped to uncover many fossils more
than 32,000 years old.
SCHEDULE
• Clients will leave their Colombo hotel in the morning &
proceed to Kitulgala.
• Start rafting at 10 am
• Finishing rafting, lunch at the centre for a typical Srilankan
lunch.
• Evening start the cycling trail from Kithulgala to the historical
cave “Belilina” (10km approx. distance)
• Dinner & night stay in Kitulgala. Value – Kitulgala
Rest House or similar / Standard – Plantation Hotel or similar
/ Deluxe – Enduruella Bungalow (Plantation hotel) or similar.
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| Day 9 - Kitulgala - Colombo (FB) |
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Leaving
Kitulgala to Colombo.
COLOMBO
Like many capital cities in developing countries, the face
of Colombo is quickly changing. Skyscrapers now tower over
the streets where old buildings once stood and modern shopping
malls attract locals and foreigners alike in search of a bargain.
However, in some parts the ‘Old World’ charm is retained,
such as the 100-year-old clock tower and several British built
colonial buildings. Other places of interest include the Pettah
markets, the old Parliament in the Fort district, the new
parliament in Thimbirigasyaya, and a wide variety of churches,
mosques and temples that are sentiment to the many different
religions that dominate the country. In terms of shopping,
there is a wide range of colourful fabrics, batiks, handicrafts
and other souvenirs. Clothes are also especially good value
and there are a number of specialized outlets sure to satisfy
the most serious of shoppers!
SCHEDULE
• Leaving to Colombo.
• Lunch at a hotel or restaurant in Colombo.
• Colombo city tour.
• Dinner & night stay in Colombo. Value – Grand Oriental
Hotel or similar / Standard – Galle Face Hotel or similar
/ Deluxe – Trans Asia Hotel or similar. |
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Do you own programme – Visit the location and activity pages on our site and you will come across mini tours in all of those pages. By combining them you can design your own tour. We will complete it by adding on the hotels and other cultural locations you may require.
Your tour will be handled by an experienced travel consultant who will provide a personalized service.
Our programmes are offered in the following 3 standards. Accommodation options have been selected after careful evaluation.
Standard -Value: Basic but clean. With a typical Sri Lankan touch , relaxed atmosphere and personalized service at Small family / enterprise run operations.
Standard - 3 Star equal: Better comforts and facilities with extra comforts. Mostly large establishments with Standardized service.
Standard - Deluxe: High standards of quality, décor, service and much more, with many extra comforts and activities to indulge yourself. We have offered locations with a unique Sri Lankan individuality, measuring up to international standards. |
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